Water Distribution Operator I

City of Tustin•Tustin, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Tustin’s Public Works Department is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual for the position of Water Distribution Operator I. This role is ideal for someone interested in building a career in the water industry while performing hands-on work that supports the delivery of safe and reliable water service to the Tustin community. As a Water Distribution Operator I, you will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in support of the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s water distribution system and related facilities, while developing valuable technical skills in municipal water operations. This position is ideal for an individual who takes pride in maintaining essential public infrastructure and understands the importance of providing safe and reliable water service to the community. Responsibilities include assisting with the installation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, service lines, valves, hydrants, meters, and other system components; responding to water-related service needs; and performing a variety of field duties to help ensure the safe and efficient operation of the City’s water distribution system. This recruitment may close at any time upon receipt of a sufficient number of qualified applications. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent, and two years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water services, mains, meters, valves, hydrants, and related equipment and/or facilities.
Possession of a Class C California driver's license and ability to obtain a Class B within one year of appointment and satisfactory driving record.
Possession of or ability to obtain within one year of appointment a D1 Distribution Systems Certificate from the California State Water Resources Control Board.

Nice To Haves

Strong willingness to learn
Ability to follow established procedures and safety practices
Commitment to completing work accurately and efficiently
Positive and reliable team member
Communicates effectively
Works well with others
Comfortable performing physically demanding work in a variety of outdoor conditions
Strong mechanical aptitude
Attention to detail
Interest in developing the technical knowledge and skills necessary for a career in water distribution

Responsibilities

Performs construction, maintenance, and repair activities of City water utilities systems and facilities to ensure safe and efficient access for the public, including residential and commercial water meters, valve cans, meter boxes, and water distribution lines, services, valves and fire hydrants
Performs water valve maintenance, including various types of lines and valves, locating and raising valves that are not exposed, operating automated machines to exercise valves on an annual basis, and maintaining records of valves
Repairs concrete after water distribution system maintenance, including sidewalk panels and temporary street patches
Uses valve-turning equipment to isolate and shut down pre-designated water lines for routine maintenance and in emergency situations; provides explanations to the public during shut-downs
Performs water meter maintenance, including installing new meters, repairing leaks, and replacing meters as necessary; performs shut-downs of services, as required
Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of water utilities systems and facilities
Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignment as instructed
Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required
Maintains public facilities, shop and garage areas, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday
Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites and special events to ensure safe conditions for the general public and City workers
Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used
Performs related duties as assigned